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The spectre budget was 245-300M
Really? That's totally insane. Thought it was $200m. Mendes really wasted it if that's the case. The use of Rome is abysmal. They couldn't have filmed the SPECTRE meeting at a pallazzo in Rome with all that budget? And that lame crater base and daft explosion.... Just goes to show some directors shouldn't be given cash to splash.
Then again there's always the magic of Pinewood and by god, cash can be spilt there quite quickly these days.
Are these the biggest Bond budgets in real terms or do they compare to the budgets of yesteryear? Either way, there were definitley more epic films made in the 60s and 70s where you really felt the productions were worth every penny.
Have you?
I thought Rome looked lovely in it. I like those aerial shots.
This same reporter was the first to confirm that Adele would do SF and that Smith would do SP. He also posted the lyrics for Adele's song online prior to the song's release. So he has good credentials. Personally, I hope Adele passes as she can't really top SF.
Though it would be marketing gold to get the 'return of Adele.' Though, I'd much prefer Arianna Grande or Lana Del Rey. Heck, I'd love Frank Ocean.
but, I think we all know that this is Adele's job to loose. She'll probably return as its Daniel's last film as Bond.
Not at all, but I don't find a director taking the weekend off as being odd.
Agreed @peter. If anything, this, to me, is a good sign. It also gives Cary a chance to recharge his batteries and head into post production with a clear head.
Ughh I love Adele but please get someone new.
Polo holidays.
Don't mind PP, his bum's out of the window. Just CARY on :-D
So probably they don't need to work during the weekends.
BTW do you know if the special effects are done before or after the final montage of the movie?
Please tell me you jest?
+1. I think we should always get someone new to record the theme song. I know Bassey did three songs, but there was a five movie gap between GF and DAF and another five movie gap between DAF and MR. Skyfall was only two movies ago. If Adele were to return I'd rather have her for Bond 28-29 (although who knows when those will come out).
Also don't forget Bassey was a very very last min choice for Moonraker. They didn't want her originally.
There was loads of Rome in it. It looked great. I saw him on the street, overlooking the city etc.
If I can’t comment because I haven’t directed huge movies then neither can you.
I’ve worked on film sets, @mtm . I’ve been in editing suites watching the assemblies and various cuts happening. Knowing the director is on a mini vacation between shooting and editing is not odd.
Building on what @peter and others have said -- Cary just finished a grueling 6-month shoot. If there were ever a perfect moment for him to take a quick break, this short window before diving full-time into post production is exactly it. Could be a few days, or heck, even a week.
This is an utter non-issue. The man will have nearly 5 months to finish the film in post and this initial work (especially) to get assembly cuts and major pieces in place don't necessarily require him looking over everyone's shoulder.
Isn't there usually a 7-10 day window between final shooting wrap and the start of the first assembly anyway?
Bassey defined the sound of Bond music….but I think it is undeniable that Adele has picked up that mantel now. She’s the new Queen of Bond music.
However…..I think your logic is flawed. I don’t think gaps between films is all that significant a notion. What is significant for a performer like Adele is who is playing the lead. We know that a big reason why she did SF was because of Daniel Craig. I think that if Adele were to return it would be because its Craig’s swan-song. Which means she gets to do a big ballad saying goodbye to his 007.
I mean who wouldn’t want that (especially Eon and the marketing team at Universal). If Adele wants to come back, then she’ll come back. But I’d bet my shirt that she wouldn’t consider returning in 5 movies time for another actor. It’s now or never.
Still praying for Lana Del Rey, though…………………………..this video is enough to convince anyone:
Logic? I was talking of personal preference. I couldn't care less about market, her friendship with Craig or whatever. I'm just saying I don't want to hear a new song from Adele's so close after watching Skyfall when marathoning Bond movies.